Trail Running calendar near Lake District National Park 2025-2026

The Gibside 5K & 10K Trail Runs will take place at the National Trust Gibside Estate in Rowlands Gill, Tyne & Wear, on April 30, 2025. Participants can choose between a 5km route, ideal for beginners aged 11 and up, and a 10km route for those aged 15 and older. The event is Canicross friendly, allow..

The Lord’s Seat race, organized by Keswick Athletic Club, is an 8km fell running event held at Whinlatter Visitors Centre. Taking place on April 30th, 2025, it features a challenging course with 430 meters of ascent, traversing forest trails and open fell summits of Barf and Lord’s Seat. The race is..

Piglove By The River is a scenic running event held in Leeds, featuring 5km and 10km distances along the Trans Pennine Trail. The race starts at Piglove By The River, a popular beer garden in Citu’s Climate Innovation District, offering a relaxed atmosphere perfect for sunny evenings. The 5km course..

The Clowbridge 5k is a trail running event held on May 1, 2025, as part of a spring series. It features a fast, flat 5-kilometer course with a 25-meter elevation, taking place around Clowbridge Reservoir off the Pennine Bridleway. The race is suitable for participants aged 11 and older and involves..

Wainwright's Pennine Journey Ultra is an exciting running event taking place from May 2 to May 4, 2025, featuring a challenging 112-mile solo race, a 52-mile solo race, and a three-person relay option for the 112-mile course. The event starts and finishes at Blanchland, traversing scenic yet rugged..

The Pennine Barrier Ultra 50 is a challenging 50-mile trail race held in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, featuring 2,593 meters of ascent. Starting in Malham, the route takes runners through iconic trails including Malham Cove, Watlowes Dry Valley, Malham Tarn, Fountains Fell, Janet’s Foss, and t..

The Scarpa Great Lakeland 3Day will take place in Coniston from Saturday 3 May 2025 to Monday 5 May 2025.

The Cake Race is an exciting fell race organized by Saddleworth Runners, taking place on a scenic 10-mile course with a total ascent of 1,700 feet. Set in the picturesque moorland of Saddleworth, participants will navigate flagged paths, tracks, and trails while enjoying stunning views of the Pennin..

The Coniston Fell Race is a challenging event set in the picturesque Lake District, covering approximately 14 kilometers (8.7 miles) with a significant ascent of 1,065 meters (3,494 feet). Participants will navigate through stunning landscapes, including checkpoints at the summits of Wetherlam, Swir..

The Great Hameldon Fell Race, organized by Clayton-le-Moors Harriers, is a celebrated running event that began in 1979. It features a challenging 6-mile course with an elevation of 1109 feet, open to participants aged 16 and older. The race is part of the Pendle and Burnley Grand Prix series and adh..

The Hameldon Quarry Fell Race will take place in Hapton on Sunday 4 May 2025.

The Coiners Fell Race is a challenging 11 km (6.9 miles) event organized by Calder Valley Fell Runners, taking place in Mytholmroyd on May 5, 2025. The race features a fast route through scenic paths, tracks, and moorland, including Erringden Moor, Stoodley Pike, and Bell House Moor, offering specta..

The Billy Goat Gallop is a 6.5-mile trail race organized by the Billingham Running Club, taking place in Wynyard, Stockton-on-Tees. The course features undulating terrain, combining scenic trails, farm tracks, and woodland paths, making it an exciting challenge for participants. The event is open to..

The Carlisle City Urban Trail Race is an exciting running event taking place at The Sands Centre in Carlisle, England. Participants can expect a diverse course that combines both on-road and off-road tracks. The event features various prize categories, including overall male and female winners, as w..

The Lothersdale Fell Race is a challenging short-distance event organized by Keighley and Craven Athletics Club, held annually in Lothersdale. Covering approximately 3.4 miles (5.4 km) with a 180-meter (591 ft) climb, the race takes participants up to the trig point on Pinhaw. It is open to runners..

The Dockray Hartside event, organized by Keswick Athletic Club, is a challenging 10 km fell race held in the Lake District. Taking place in Dockray village outside the Royal Hotel, the race features an 800-meter climb, making it suitable for experienced runners. Participants must be at least 18 year..

The PFW Running Brockholes Bimble is a trail running event held at the scenic Brockholes nature reserve in Preston. Participants can choose from various distances, including 10K, half marathon, marathon, and ultra, with the ultra allowing as many laps as desired within a six-hour limit. The course f..

The Lap - Windermere Ultra Clockwise is a scenic 47-mile trail ultra event around Lake Windermere, designed for both runners and walkers. The course is fully way-marked and features 2,500 route marking arrows, GPS tracking, and five fully stocked aid stations, including a halfway feed station with a..

The RAF Spadeadam Blue Streak Trail Run is a unique running event set in the historic RAF Spadeadam, which served as the test center for the Blue Streak rocket. Participants can choose between a 14-mile or an 11km course, both offering stunning views of the Lake District, Hadrian's Wall, and Spadead..

The NAV4 LiAD Recce - Caldbeck to Threlkeld is an organized recce event hosted by Joe Faulkner and the NAV4 team on behalf of Durty Events. Participants will have the opportunity to explore a section of the route alongside experienced NAV4 tutors and fellow LiAD participants. The recce covers a chal..